Tp Port; What Is The Tp Port; Teach Pendant Connection - Epson VT Series Manipulator Manual

10. TP Port

10.1 What is the TP Port?

The TP port connects the Teach Pendant (TP2, TP3) to the manipulator.
Dedicated convert cable* is necessary if connecting TP2 to VT series manipulator.
Contact to regional office if only convert cable is necessary.
When nothing is connected to the TP port, Emergency Stop status occurs in the
 NOTE
Manipulator. When the Teach Pendant is not connected, connect the TP bypass plug.
Do not connect the devices except TP2, TP3 to the TP port. Connecting these devices
may result in malfunction of the device since the pin assignments are different.

10.2 Teach Pendant Connection

A dedicated cable is attached to the Teach Pendant. Connect this cable connector to the
TP port.
Communication is set automatically. Enable the Teach Pendant by one of the following
procedures.
- Insert the Teach Pendant connector to the Manipulator and turn ON the Manipulator.
- Insert the Teach Pendant connector while the Manipulator is turned ON.
Teach Pendant connection and disconnection from the Controller are allowed when the
NOTE

Manipulator power is ON.
When the Teach Pendant connector is removed from the Manipulator with the mode
selector key switch of the Teach Pendant in the "Teach" position, the operation mode will
remain in the TEACH mode. The operation mode cannot be switched to AUTO mode.
Be sure to remove the Teach Pendant after switching the operation mode to "Auto" mode.
For details, refer to the following manuals:
Robot Contoroller RC700/RC90 Option Teach Pendant TP2.
Robot Contoroller RC700-A Option Teach Pendant TP3.
VT Rev.1
Setup & Operation 10. TP Port
TP Port
* TP Exchange Cable: R12NZ900L6
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